Is Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax
INCI: HYDROLYZED CARNAUBA WAX
Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax (CAS Parent wax: 8015-86-9 / EC 232-399-4 (hydrolyzed form not separately assigned)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, emollient, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Parent wax: 8015-86-9 / EC 232-399-4 (hydrolyzed form not separately assigned)
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Function
Viscosity controlling, emollient, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — parent carnauba wax is GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1978
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Carnauba Wax functions as: Viscosity controlling, emollient, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Parent wax: 8015-86-9 / EC 232-399-4 (hydrolyzed form not separately assigned).
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